Chiefs’ assistant Bieniemy doesn’t ask to be ‘poster boy’ for Black coaches
Eric Bieniemy has become the cause celebre when it comes to minority assistants who have been denied the opportunity to become NFL head coaches.
Fundraising floods in for Pua Wong, hurt snowboarding at Maunakea
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Back on course: Vuls return to take on another D-I field at downsized Amer Ari
The Amer Ari Intercollegiate has been scaled back, pared down and relocated, and like any sporting event during the pandemic, uncertainty always lingers.
Repeat feat: UHH women stifle Silverswords for 2nd straight day
At least against one of its Pacific West Conference Hawaii pod opponents, UH-Hilo’s women’s basketball team would probably take this effort four more times.
Vulcans turn tide on Chaminade, hold on for 69-68 win
UH-Hilo’s season-opening men’s basketball win two weeks ago against Hawaii Pacific will always be memorable to Kaniela Aiona because it was his first as coach with the Vulcans.
Silverswords surge past Vulcans
“There are no excuses,” UH-Hilo men’s basketball coach Kaniela Aiona said, but the Vulcans will have a better idea of what they are up against Sunday.
UHH women “persevere” at Chaminade for first win
The UH-Hilo women’s basketball team’s first victory of the season came with a certain degree of difficulty against Chaminade that won’t exist the remainder of the season.
Waiakea alum Imai makes instant impact for UH
University of Hawaii point guard Kelsie Imai remembered studying basketball videos when she was summoned to assistant coach Khalilah Mitchell’s office the past December.
Biden warns of harm if relief delayed
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
Searching for soccer: From Waiakea to Utah, Woods puts new spin on distance learning
Distance learning amid the pandemic didn’t cut it for Waiakea High’s Kala’e Woods.
Vulcans head to Chaminade focused on their game
UH-Hilo men’s basketball team doesn’t figure to have as many secrets up its sleeve heading to Chaminade as it did before. All the while, the Vulcans will be fully guarded against those same elements of surprise from the Silverswords.
‘Bulldog’ mentality: Bound for Fresno State, Tengan doesn’t lose her way during lost senior season at Waiakea
With the pools closed during the earlier stages of the pandemic, Korrie Tengan roughed it in the Pacific.
A man, a myth, a legend: Kobe Bryant’s presence still looms large one year later
LOS ANGELES — It’s been a year now, and Kobe Bryant still comes to me in my dreams.
Clubs cherish return to wet: After lengthy layoff, swim practices at county pools back in vogue
The waters off the Big Island figure do be a little less teeming with youth swimmers than previously during the pandemic.
‘Whatever it takes’: Organizers hope to get players back on soccer pitch soon
For the Hawaii Prep girls Division II soccer dynasty, every one of the past seven years has been “the year.”
UHH women’s basketball preview: Despite huge hole in post, Vuls say improved teamwork can fill void
Let’s not avoid the elephant in the room.
UHH women’s basketball preview: Schmelz mixes shooter’s touch, sixth sense
Barack Obama still had more than 16 months remaining in his presidency when Kim Schmelz arrived at UH-Hilo as a freshman in 2015. It wasn’t long before the sharpshooter’s soft jumpers started reigning from the sky.
UHH women’s basketball preview: Lee looks to find her senior moment
Take a quick glance at UH-Hilo forward Malia Lee and a photo of Doug Lee from his NBA playing days, and you can see the resemblance in the eyes.
UHH women’s basketball preview: Mandi Kawaha comes at opponents in waves
During an impromptu media day before a women’s basketball practice at UHH gym, two players are first to the court. Coach David Kaneshiro worked on post moves with Bree Olson on one end, while Mandi Kawaha performed a one-player layup drill at the other basket.
UHH women’s basketball preview: Full steam ahead for Kaneshiro in 11th season
Excited as he was, David Kaneshiro certainly didn’t think anything would come easy when he took over the 4-year-old women’s basketball program at his hometown university. The one that’s notable because its athletic department is the remotest in the country. Early on, his hard work paid off in the form of a pair of winning seasons and two consecutive PacWest playoff berths.
